What a certifier does
Building certifiers get to work on a variety of constructions from home renovations to high rises and commercial or industrial buildings.
Qualifying as a certifier
The qualification you need depends on the type of work you want to do. Qualifications are available in NSW from TAFE NSW, CPD Training Pty Ltd and universities.
Advertising and signage
The SEPP regulates signage and advertising in transport corridors, provides time-limited consents, and ensures that this advertising provides public benefits.
Commonwealth regulation
The Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (1999) (EPBC) is the Commonwealth’s central piece of environmental legislation.
Buildings
Information on building regulation in NSW, including design, construction and safety requirements that support quality, compliant and sustainable buildings.
Air-conditioning units
You can install air-conditioning units in your home as exempt development. Exempt development is minor building work that does not need approval.
Coastal Lands Protection Scheme map
The NSW Coastal Lands Protection Scheme brings important coastal lands into public ownership and protects them for public use and benefit.
Development without consent
Not all development requires consent. This applies to some low-impact or routine activities such as environmental protection works in conservation zones.
Transport and Infrastructure SEPP
The State Environmental Planning Policy (Transport and Infrastructure) 2021 (Transport and Infrastructure SEPP) provides a more efficient planning framework for delivering infrastructure in NSW.
Using the pattern book
The NSW Housing Pattern Book simplifies key steps in the building process with Government Architect NSW-endorsed designs to fast-track the approval process.